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[Captain.

That was most definitely not on the list of things Jennifer ever thought she'd be calling herself during her lifetime, but then again, unexpected things had happened to her before. She just wished that it hadn't meant that Davesprite was gone, even though she knew how much he disliked being Captain in the first place.

Jennifer knew the ship was going to be a whole lot quieter with him and Isaac gone- no stupid arguments, or blaring bad movies... She was going to miss their noise, their presence, as much as she'd miss Korra's energy and friendliness. All of them had been here for so long, she'd begun to take it for granted that they were there with her in the long haul. But that was never a guarantee.

However, she couldn't sit around and mope, as there was stuff to do- paperwork to catch up on in the medbay, records to keep, naps to take, meals to eat. Crew members or visitors could bump into her pretty much anywhere on the ship.]

a ) broadcast: video

[We see an upclose shot of someone's scraggly beard and gold teeth as he talks, while he continues on.]

-this blasted thing on! What do I-...

[There's a pause, and the camera has a nice shot of the floor for a moment before it turns in an elegant sweep to face Captain Jack Sparrow in all his glory, his mustache turned up as if he turned the hair that way.]

Good evening, ladies and gents! Don't you find it interesting that I can say that and none of you question it? It's bloody space, and apparently... it's always like this! [he shouts in delight, clapping his hands.]

Nothing like the sea, mind you, but still worthy of my attention. For instance, congratulations to the Wonderduck crew! I am now, at this very moment, becoming your captain. Thank you, Captain... previous captain of the Wonderduck! I'll be taking over now, savvy?

[He wiggles his fingers at the camera, then stands up, righting his hat when it sinks to the side a bit.]

Now, I can see you now, sitting in your little spacey cabins, wondering, “Who is this, ey? How does he know he's fit to be captain?” The correct response is, “Aye, aye, Captain Sparrow, sir!”

Dismissed!

[He takes off his hat and gives it a flourish, and then tries to press the off button. Again. And again until he's viciously poking at his device. He stops, making an 'eek' face and then looks at the camera.]

Your captain is... leaving this strange object here. Whoever turns it off first gets a... prize.

[There is no such prize. The cake is a lie. He turns the camera so it's facing the table and just... leaves. And Jack is totally not captain, nor is he going to apply so feel free to tell him to shut up!]

b ) action

[He can also be found in the kitchen, taking long drinks from a bottle of... something alcoholic, or swaggering down the hall, saying, "Move, move." as he gets close to a person he needs to pass. Pirate.]

[Well, whoever Jennifer had been expecting, it definitely wasn't this man- judging by his clothing, she was pretty sure he was a pirate of some sort. However, she was captain now, and it was her duty to say hello to newcomers, and so she straightened up and put on her best friendly smile.]

In a hurry to get somewhere?

[Anywhere was jsut fine by her, Lily was still trying to learn the ship and her new role with communications. Funny how she came back with a different augment than she'd had before. But then again she was a different person now, wasn't she?

In passing she nearly bumped into her new captain, but good reflexes and that trade mark Lily smile saved her. She lowered her folder of papers to the crook of her arm.]

Oh, Hello! You must be Captain..Keller, right?

Lily Potter, communications... which I am sure is out of irony.

I'm not entirely sure that's how ranking works.

[Oh she had an uncle like you once, always a bit red in the nose and kept a flash in his waistcoat. The slur was more pronounced but she could spot a drinker a mile away. Though here it was easy enough from a few feet to smell the rum.]

Need some help with that? [ She indicated the com he'd left open in the previous room. ]

[Jennifer shrugged off the bump and returned the smile, nodding.]

Jennifer's fine, though. Welcome to the Wonderduck... which I know is a pretty silly name.

Jennifer it is then, please call me Lily as well.

Oh, I don't know. I think it's charmingly whimsical. I was on the First Breath when I was here before

Will do. And oh, you've been on the Fleet before? I've known one or two people that's happened to- they'll disappear then come back with their memories of the place intact. It's kind of odd, though- some of them get shuffled onto new ships and some don't.

Yes,when I was 18 I was here. Then I wasn't. Life went on back home and I suppose when that ended I was brought back here.

Hmmm... [Jennifer crossed her arms.] I went back home myself, but it was only for a few weeks at most. It was the same thing, though. Life went on, and I didn't remember the Fleet at all til I woke back up here. I wasn't pleased about that after getting a taste of being home, though.

It seemed like a very vivid dream once I was home. I remember it but for years just thought it was something else. It changed me though, especially how I saw others.

Mmm. It makes sense, though... it's impossible to be here for any decent length of time and NOT be changed in some way. Separated from everyone and everything you knew... you need to adapt in some ways.

Yes! That is exactly what happened. You're really quite clever, aren't you?

[It was really quite nice to be on another ship with a capable female captain. Not at all like home. ]

[Jennifer grinned and winked.]

Oh, I've been told that sometimes. The term "genius" has been thrown around, too. I try to be humble, though.

Well I have known a genius or two, but they were generally with more otherworldly subjects. What area did you favor?

Medical school was my brain workout of choice. It was a long, grueling education, but I love the work I get to do and being able to help people, so it all worked out.

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